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Artist: Chadwick Stokes Album: The Horse Comanche Bitrate: 230kbps avg Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz Label: Ruff Shod Records / Nettwerk Genre: Rock Size: 69.66 megs PlayTime: 0h 40min 02sec total Rip Date: 2015-02-20 Store Date: 2015-02-20 Track List: -------- 01. Pine Needle Tea 4:08 02. Mother Maple 3:38 03. Prison Blue Eyes 2:53 04. I Want You Like A Seatbelt 2:49 05. Our Lives Our Time 4:25 06. Horse Comanche 6:02 07. Hazy Maze 3:07 08. Dead Badger 4:12 09. New Haven (Feat. Lucius) 4:49 10. Walter (First Hello) 3:59 Release Notes: -------- Three albums on, Chadwick Stokes is making a formidable impression, although the sound that emerges can initially seem somewhat elusive. With songs that literally seem to go from a whisper to a roar, StokesÆ melodies inhabit a kind of netherworld where itÆs never a certainty where theyÆll end up next. Regardless, thereÆs an unmistakable energy and intensity at play here, and regardless of where the songs seem to start out, they ultimately make an emphatic impression once they reach their conclusion. Case in point are the songs ôPine Needle Teaö, ôHorse Comancheö and ôDead Badgerö. (Yes, Stokes does seem to have a knack for bewildering song titles; ôI Want You Like a Seatbeltö may be one of the weirdest ones of all.) Each of those songs start out cloaked in hushed circumstance, only to build towards a raucous conclusion. They provide striking examples of the singular sound that allows The Horse Comanche to make such a formidable impression. Stokes wisely employs a trio of ambient auteurs to go behind the boards, notably Sam Beam, the singular mastermind of Iron and Wine; Brian Deck, whoÆs worked with Gomez and Josh Ritter; and Noah Georgeson, a member of the so-called nu-folk collective that also includes Joanna Newsom and Devendra Banhart. Still, even in spite of the shifting dynamics, the most engaging tracksùat least for those who may be put off by such an unexpected encounterùare those that boast a steadier pace. The low-key shuffle of ôMother Mapleö and the buoyant reggae rhythms that lift bothôPrison Blue Eyesö and ôOur Lives Our Timeö give their listeners something to groove to. Accessibility is essential, especially for an artist like Stokes whoÆs only first starting to establish his identity. Nevertheless, itÆs to his credit that he doesnÆt simply settle for melodies that are easily appealing. Rather, he opts to be adventurous, forging a sound and style that challenges his listeners as much as it may seduce them. Because itÆs true that invention is indicative of an artistÆs grander ambitions, itÆs clear hereùas it was with StokesÆ 2011 debut Simmerkane IIùthat any sudden success he finds wonÆt come by accident. Stokes seems determined to make his mark, even though his more adventurous instincts may befuddle some folks at the outset. While the arrangements alone offer every indication that thereÆs something special taking place here, the challenge comes with absorbing all they have to offer. Repeated listenings make the music all the more irresistible, but the reality is, it may take several hearings for everything about it to fully sink in. ThatÆs not a bad thing of course; oftentimes the best albums offer more than that which is immediately apparent the first time around. So credit Stokes with showing the kind of confidence and assurance that allows The Horse Comanche time to find its stride. This NFO File was rendered by NFOmation.net
Artist: Chadwick Stokes Album: The Horse Comanche Bitrate: 230kbps avg Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz Label: Ruff Shod Records / Nettwerk Genre: Rock Size: 69.66 megs PlayTime: 0h 40min 02sec total Rip Date: 2015-02-20 Store Date: 2015-02-20 Track List: -------- 01. Pine Needle Tea 4:08 02. Mother Maple 3:38 03. Prison Blue Eyes 2:53 04. I Want You Like A Seatbelt 2:49 05. Our Lives Our Time 4:25 06. Horse Comanche 6:02 07. Hazy Maze 3:07 08. Dead Badger 4:12 09. New Haven (Feat. Lucius) 4:49 10. Walter (First Hello) 3:59 Release Notes: -------- Three albums on, Chadwick Stokes is making a formidable impression, although the sound that emerges can initially seem somewhat elusive. With songs that literally seem to go from a whisper to a roar, Stokes melodies inhabit a kind of netherworld where its never a certainty where theyll end up next. Regardless, theres an unmistakable energy and intensity at play here, and regardless of where the songs seem to start out, they ultimately make an emphatic impression once they reach their conclusion. Case in point are the songs Pine Needle Tea, Horse Comanche and Dead Badger. (Yes, Stokes does seem to have a knack for bewildering song titles; I Want You Like a Seatbelt may be one of the weirdest ones of all.) Each of those songs start out cloaked in hushed circumstance, only to build towards a raucous conclusion. They provide striking examples of the singular sound that allows The Horse Comanche to make such a formidable impression. Stokes wisely employs a trio of ambient auteurs to go behind the boards, notably Sam Beam, the singular mastermind of Iron and Wine; Brian Deck, whos worked with Gomez and Josh Ritter; and Noah Georgeson, a member of the so-called nu-folk collective that also includes Joanna Newsom and Devendra Banhart. Still, even in spite of the shifting dynamics, the most engaging tracksat least for those who may be put off by such an unexpected encounterare those that boast a steadier pace. The low-key shuffle of Mother Maple and the buoyant reggae rhythms that lift bothPrison Blue Eyes and Our Lives Our Time give their listeners something to groove to. Accessibility is essential, especially for an artist like Stokes whos only first starting to establish his identity. Nevertheless, its to his credit that he doesnt simply settle for melodies that are easily appealing. Rather, he opts to be adventurous, forging a sound and style that challenges his listeners as much as it may seduce them. Because its true that invention is indicative of an artists grander ambitions, its clear hereas it was with Stokes 2011 debut Simmerkane IIthat any sudden success he finds wont come by accident. Stokes seems determined to make his mark, even though his more adventurous instincts may befuddle some folks at the outset. While the arrangements alone offer every indication that theres something special taking place here, the challenge comes with absorbing all they have to offer. Repeated listenings make the music all the more irresistible, but the reality is, it may take several hearings for everything about it to fully sink in. Thats not a bad thing of course; oftentimes the best albums offer more than that which is immediately apparent the first time around. So credit Stokes with showing the kind of confidence and assurance that allows The Horse Comanche time to find its stride. This NFO File was rendered by NFOmation.net
